Farmer John Burkel of Badger, Minn., raised both birds. Caramel has a steady temperament, prefers soybean meal and the music of Lady Gaga, Burkel reports. Popcorn snacks on his namesake, corn, and favors Beyonce's hit song "Halo."

The deadline for voting is Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. Obama is to announce the winner at a White House ceremony on Wednesday.

Animal lovers need not fear about the fate of the loser. After starring in some Christmas pageantry, both winner and loser alike will live out their remaining days at Morven Park's Turkey Hill, a Leesburg, Va., farm at the home of former Virginia Gov. Westmoreland Davis.